About this episode

The episode discusses the approval of a new Rays' stadium, the Orioles claiming Luis Robert Jr., and various prospect promotions.

Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the approval for a new Rays' stadium in Tampa, whether league expansion could be coming soon, the Orioles claiming Luis Robert Jr. off waivers, and some prospect promotions, including Ethan Salas for the Padres, Walker Jenkins for the Twins, Lazaro Montes for the Mariners, and Leo Bernal for the Cardinals, and how JJ Wetherholt's injury could end up costing St. Louis a PPI draft pick.

People in this episode

Host: Darragh McDonald

Guest: Anthony Franco

Topics covered

• Rays stadium approval
• Luis Robert Jr. claimed
• prospect promotions
• MLB expansion
• JJ Wetherholt injury

Keywords

• Rays
• Luis Robert Jr.
• prospect promotions
• JJ Wetherholt
• MLB expansion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rays, Orioles, Padres, Twins, Mariners, Cardinals, St. Louis

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